The reigning champions, Argentina, are set to face off against Spain in the upcoming World Cup final this Sunday.
Spain, the 2010 World Cup winners, secured their place in the final by defeating France during the first of two thrilling semi-finals held in Dallas on Tuesday night.
In a dramatic twist, Lionel Messi led Argentina to a remarkable comeback victory against England in Atlanta, ensuring their chance at consecutive titles remains alive.
No team has successfully defended the World Cup since Brazil in 1958 and 1962, and this matchup marks the first time that Argentina and Spain will compete in a World Cup final.
Both teams are vying for World Cup glory this Sunday.
When is the World Cup final?
The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at 8 PM (BST) / 3 PM (ET), taking place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
UK viewers can watch the match live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ITV1, and ITVX.
Which teams are competing?
The defending champions Argentina will face off against the European champions Spain.
What about the entertainment?
This final will be historic as it features the first official half-time show in World Cup history.
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The 11-minute performance, curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, will showcase artists such as Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, BTS, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus.
A Closing Ceremony will precede the match, starting at 6:30 PM (BST) / 1:30 PM (ET), 90 minutes before kick-off.
Acts like Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed are also set to perform as part of the ceremony.
What about the third-place play-off?
For teams that fall short of the final, the third-place match took place on Saturday, July 18, at 10 PM (BST) / 5 PM (ET) at the Miami Stadium in Florida. In a surprising turn of events, England triumphed over France with a thrilling score of 6-4.